CHARACTERISTICS

TypeVino bianco fermo
Location Burgundy

Grapes Chardonnay 100%

Sensations An elegant and radiant white wine with aromas of white peach, ripe citrus fruits, yellow apple and white flowers, enriched by delicate buttery and mineral nuances. On the palate it is enveloping yet precise, supported by fresh acidity that gives balance and momentum to the sip. The finish is long, harmonious and delicately savoury, in true Burgundian style. A refined Chardonnay with remarkable gastronomic appeal and great drinkability.

Vinification The grapes come from selected vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, one of Burgundy’s most prestigious areas for great Chardonnay wines. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in French oak barrels to preserve freshness and aromatic complexity. The wine is then aged on its fine lees for several months with moderate bâtonnage, gaining greater structure, balance and elegance without losing precision or territorial identity.

Alcoholic strength 13% vol

Allergens Contains sulphites

TASTING RECOMMENDATIONS

Tips Store in a cool place away from light, bottle laid down. Refrigerate for no longer than 24 hours before opening. Open at least 15 minutes before serving
Serving temperature 14 grades
GlassRenano
When to drink it Best enjoyed within 5–7 years
Pairing Fish dishes

VINEYARD

Terrain Clay-limestone soils with marl and limestone-rich subsoils
Exposure and altitude South-east, east
Breeding method Guyot

PRODUCTION NOTES

France
Maison Joseph Drouhin 7 Rue d'Enfer 21200 Beaune FRANCE

Côte de Beaune Blanc 2023

This Côte de Beaune Blanc is crafted by Joseph Drouhin, a historic estate founded as far back as 1880 and managed by the family for four generations with the utmost respect for the environment. The winery has long been a true pioneer of sustainable viticulture. The entire estate was converted to organic and biodynamic farming in order to preserve the most authentic soul of every single parcel of land. We are in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, a legendary hillside strip celebrated worldwide for producing some of the finest white wines on the planet. Here, the landscape is shaped by gentle yet constant slopes where the vines root deeply into complex soils composed of limestone marl and Jurassic sediments. The Côte de Beaune AOC appellation is regarded as a true seal of winemaking nobility, globally synonymous with balance and longevity. Chardonnay reigns supreme here, expressing aristocratic nuances impossible to replicate elsewhere. The grapes are harvested entirely by hand and transported to the cellar in small containers to avoid premature crushing of the berries. After a soft pressing, fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels. The wine is then aged on its fine lees for several months. During this period, moderate bâtonnage is carried out — the delicate practice of stirring the lees. This artisanal technique gives the wine an enveloping roundness and silky density while fully preserving the freshness and aromatic precision of the varietal. Bright straw yellow in colour, enhanced by elegant golden reflections. On the nose, the impact is intense, ranging from white peach and yellow apple to ripe citrus fruits and delicate white flowers. After a few moments, hints of fresh butter and flint emerge. On the palate, the wine is enveloping, structured and beautifully balanced by a vibrant burst of fresh acidity. The finish is long, harmonious and marked by a persistent savoury minerality. At the table, it pairs beautifully with oven-baked monkfish medallions with butter and aromatic herbs, as well as tagliolini with white truffle. The wine’s minerality perfectly enhances the earthy nuances of the truffle.

There is one name that instantly evokes the timeless charm, finesse and extraordinary complexity of Burgundy. It is Joseph Drouhin. Founded in 1880 in the historic heart of Beaune, the Maison has been a benchmark for anyone wishing to discover the great wines of France for well over a century. Now led by the fourth generation, with the fifth already beginning to take its first steps within the company, the Drouhin family continues a story shaped by inspired vision, deep respect for nature and a passion handed down like the most precious of legacies. The estate stretches across a true mosaic of soils and covers around 80 hectares in some of the region’s most prestigious appellations: from the limestone hills of Chablis to the legendary Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise. In Burgundy, the concept of terroir is not merely a word, but a true philosophy of life: each individual plot, known as a “climat”, possesses a unique identity influenced by the nuances of the soil and its microclimate. This is precisely the mission of Joseph Drouhin: to ensure that every bottle becomes a faithful expression of the small parcel of land from which it comes. To achieve this, the region’s emblematic grape varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, are carefully listened to and guided, never forced. What made the Maison a true pioneer in the world of wine was its decision, dating back to the 1980s, to embrace entirely organic and biodynamic viticulture — long before it became a global trend.